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Cedar School partners with homeschool families through a Christ-centered, classical, collaborative education model that combines structured in-person learning with continued learning at home.
For families using Step Up For Students scholarship funding, Cedar School offers course selections organized by grade band and developmental stage.
Each program is designed to grow with the student, building strong academic foundations, thoughtful communication, sound reasoning, personal responsibility, and a deeper understanding of God and His world.
When selecting a Cedar School course through the Step Up portal, families should choose the program that corresponds with their student's current grade level. Age ranges are approximate, and placement is based primarily on grade level and student readiness.

Approx. Ages 5–7 | Grammar School
Building strong foundations with wonder and confidence
Our K–1 program provides a warm, structured introduction to classical learning. Students develop foundational skills in language, early writing, mathematics, history, science, and oral communication through stories, memory work, guided practice, discuss
Approx. Ages 5–7 | Grammar School
Building strong foundations with wonder and confidence
Our K–1 program provides a warm, structured introduction to classical learning. Students develop foundational skills in language, early writing, mathematics, history, science, and oral communication through stories, memory work, guided practice, discussion, and simple presentations.
Step Up Course Offering:
K–1 Foundations Program

Approx. Ages 7–9 | Grammar Stage
Growing in knowledge, skill, and confidence
Students strengthen their academic foundations while developing greater accuracy and independence. Coursework includes language, writing, mathematics, literature, history, science, memorization, presentation skills, and Christian formation.
Step Up Course Offering:
Grammar Stage Program

Approx. Ages 9–11 | Upper Grammar Stage
Deepening understanding and developing independence
Students move toward increasingly independent academic work through rich literature, organized writing, mathematics, history, science inquiry, research, discussion, and presentations. This stage emphasizes responsibility, perseverance, and thoughtful
Approx. Ages 9–11 | Upper Grammar Stage
Deepening understanding and developing independence
Students move toward increasingly independent academic work through rich literature, organized writing, mathematics, history, science inquiry, research, discussion, and presentations. This stage emphasizes responsibility, perseverance, and thoughtful engagement.
Step Up Course Offering:
Upper Grammar Program

Approx. Ages 11–13 | Dialectic Stage
Learning to reason, question, and communicate with purpose
Students begin moving beyond simply acquiring information to examining ideas, asking thoughtful questions, and developing sound reasoning. Coursework emphasizes writing, research, close reading, discussion, problem-solving, mathematics, history,
Approx. Ages 11–13 | Dialectic Stage
Learning to reason, question, and communicate with purpose
Students begin moving beyond simply acquiring information to examining ideas, asking thoughtful questions, and developing sound reasoning. Coursework emphasizes writing, research, close reading, discussion, problem-solving, mathematics, history, science, and biblical formation.
Step Up Course Offering:
Dialectic Program

Approx. Ages 13–15 | Rhetoric Stage
Preparing students to communicate, lead, and live with purpose
The Rhetoric program challenges students to communicate clearly, evaluate information carefully, and apply learning to real-world questions. Students engage in advanced writing, literature, mathematics, history, laboratory science, logic, deba
Approx. Ages 13–15 | Rhetoric Stage
Preparing students to communicate, lead, and live with purpose
The Rhetoric program challenges students to communicate clearly, evaluate information carefully, and apply learning to real-world questions. Students engage in advanced writing, literature, mathematics, history, laboratory science, logic, debate, leadership, personal finance, economics, and career awareness.
Step Up Course Offering:
Rhetoric Program
Ages: 5–7
Step Up Course Offering: K–1 Foundations Program
Ages: 7–9
Step Up Course Offering: Grammar Stage Program
Ages: 9–11
Step Up Course Offering: Upper Grammar Program
Ages: 11-13
Step Up Course Offering: Dialectic Program
Ages: 13-15
Step Up Course Offering: Rhetoric Program
From the earliest years of learning through the Rhetoric stage, Cedar School is designed to help students develop not only academically, but as thoughtful, responsible, Christ-centered young people.
Our classical model progresses intentionally—from foundational knowledge and memory work, to reasoning and discernment, to communication, leadership, and purposeful engagement with the world.
The goal is not simply to prepare students for the next grade. It is to prepare them to know what is true, think well, communicate clearly, and live faithfully.
We're here to help you navigate the process.
Choosing the right course offering in the Step Up portal can feel overwhelming. If you're unsure which Cedar School program corresponds with your student's grade or have questions about our hybrid model, we're happy to help.
The course descriptions on this page are broad program narratives intended to communicate the educational focus of each stage. Families should select the Cedar School offering corresponding to their student's current grade band. Age ranges are approximate, and placement is based primarily on grade level and student readiness.
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